Tharia Unwin is a founding member of the Association of Mozambique Hunting Safari Operators (AMOS) and has been actively involved in anti-poaching programs in that country’s Niassa National Reserve for more than a decade. She obtained her professional hunting license in the Free State province while serving as the marketing manager for one of Africa’s largest elephant hunting outfitters.

Stan Burger takes over the presidency of PHASA from Hermann Meyeridricks, who finished his two-year term at the conclusion of PHASA’s 38th annual general meeting held in November this year. Burger, who has been a professional hunter and outfitter for the past 30 years, studied pharmacy and worked with a shaft sinking company on South Africa‘s gold mines before pursuing a career in professional hunting. He is a life member of PHASA and has served on various executive committees within the association, most recently as vice president and president-elect. Burger is highly regarded by wildlife stakeholders for his professionalism and ethical standards.

The CIC

The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) is a politically independent advisory body which aims to preserve wild game and hunting. To achieve this goal, the CIC is promoting the sustainable use of wildlife resources.